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Hauntingly Spectacular: Halloween In St. Augustine Florida

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Welcome to the eerie embrace of St. Augustine, Florida, the nation’s oldest city, and a Halloween haven unlike any other. With a history spanning over 450 years, narrow ancient streets, historic cemeteries, and a mysterious Spanish fortress, this is the epitome of supernatural exploration.

Halloween in St. Augustine Florida isn’t just a seasonal affair—it’s a year-round journey into the unknown. Prepare to be agitated by spirits of the past as we unveil the chilling adventures and ghostly encounters that await the brave souls and thrill-seekers in this hauntingly beautiful city.

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Halloween In St. Augustine Florida

Family Fun Halloween Activities

Celebrate the spooky season with a variety of family-friendly Halloween activities! From pumpkin carving to costume contests, there’s something for every member of the family to enjoy during this hauntingly delightful time of the year. Halloween in St. Augustine Florida is both a thrilling and hair-raising that’s best enjoyed with family or friends.

  • Ximenez-Fatio House Museum: Mortality and Mourning — A Century of Death: Go on a guided spooky candlelight tour through the 225-year-old Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. Discover the medical practices and mourning rituals of the 1800s. Learn about Spanish-American last rites, Victorian Spiritualism, and Afro-Caribbean practices.
  • ‘Ghost with the Most’ Cocktail Tour: Embark on a spine-chilling adventure with ‘The Dead Guy’ on this 2.5-hour tour. Visit four local venues while savoring hauntingly delicious cocktails.
  • Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze & You Pick Sunflowers: Embrace the fall spirit at Sykes Family Farms, offering a corn maze, you-pick sunflowers, hayrides, playgrounds, and animal viewings.
  • 5th Annual Halloween Bash at World Golf Village: Join the 5th Annual Halloween Bash at World Golf Hall of Fame, hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections. Happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this free community event outside the IMAX Theater will feature vendors, music, kid-friendly activities, and more.
  • Para-Normal Overnight at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum: Celebrate Halloween with an extraordinary paranormal adventure at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. Constructed in 1798 on the oldest street in the continental U.S., the museum offers a real ghost investigation. Join professional paranormal investigators, A Night Among Ghosts, and explore the after-hours afterlife using modern ghost-hunting equipment.
  • Sheriff Hardwick’s Haunted Jail: Prepare for a spine-chilling experience at “The Haunted Jail,” a creation by the dedicated employees of the Sheriff’s Office. Locked doors, shifting walls, crawling floors, and haunting screams await you in this eerie realm. The haunted adventure is open to all, but children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
  • Creatures of the Night: Join the wild side at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park for three nights of treats, costumes, and fun. Meet eerie bugs and beasts, collect creepy creature cards, and immerse in this hands-on experience.
  • Jailbreak 5K: Participate in the one-way 5K Jailbreak starting from St. Augustine Old Jail and ending at Vilano Beach ramp. Proceeds benefit INK (Investing in Kids) to support St. Johns County public school students. The race begins at 5K and includes a race shirt, finisher’s medal, and an after-party.
  • Halloween Spooktacular at Colonial Quarter: Go on an adventure through the haunted grounds at Colonial Quarter during Halloween Spooktacular. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. each night, featuring spooky surprises, and beware of the spider lair.
  • Ancient City Kids Day: Ancient City Kids Day is a celebration with over 40 youth service organization booths offering games, crafts, giveaways, bounce houses, and entertaining contests for kids. It’s a free event, welcoming families to enjoy a day of fun, entertainment, and valuable resources.
  • Halloween Safe Trick-or-Treating at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum: Join the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum for a safe and delightful Trick-or-Treat & Family Harvest Fest. Enjoy games, craft tables, a candy-apple bowl bar, and, of course, lots of candy. This is a free event for all.
  • Boos and Brews 5K Race and Halloween Party at Ancient City Brewing: Run the Boos and Brews 5K Race at Ancient City Brewing, beginning at 5 p.m. The race is chip-timed and includes a race shirt, finisher’s medal, and an after-party with lively music.
  • Full Moon Luau at St. Augustine Beach: Experience the Full Moon Luau at St. Johns County Beach Pier Park from 6-9 p.m. This fun-filled event features Prince Pele’s Polynesian Revue, along with a market offering food and vendor stalls.
  • 7th Annual Headless Bangers Costume Ball: Attend the 7th Annual Headless Bangers Costume Ball at the prestigious Renaissance Hotel and Conference Center. The event features live music, desserts, a costume contest with cash prizes, psychics/card readers, candy, a cash bar, and more.
  • Poetry Flows from The Waterworks: The Ghost In You: Join the local poetry community for the annual “Come in Costume” open mic event, Poetry Flows from The Waterworks: The Ghost In You. Share your polished poems or fresh ink from your notebook in costume. The event is free, and books by local authors will be given away as prizes in three costume categories.

Nightly Ghost Tours

Embark on an eerie journey through the haunted history of St. Augustine. Brace yourself for tales of spirits and paranormal encounters in the nation’s oldest city. Your Halloween in St. Augustine Florida will surely be a blast while also learning something interesting about the place at the same time.

  • Augustine Ghostly Experience Tour: Explore haunted sites and learn about paranormal activity theories on this tour featured on Travel Channel, History Channel, and Discover Channel. Follow your guide under lantern light through eerie back alleys and ghostly haunts.
  • After Dark Investigations: Discover what spirits lurk in the darkness of St. Augustine during this Devil’s Hour investigation from 10:50 PM. to 1 AM. The streets are empty, and it’s the prime time for evidence.
  • A Ghostly Encounter: Take part in this activity for a unique paranormal experience exploring supernatural hotspots like the Oldest Wooden School House, Huguenot Cemetery, and the Old City Gates. Equip yourself with monitoring equipment and engage in EVP recording sessions during this 2.5-hour tour.
  • Old Jail After Dark: Go through the grim history of the Old Jail on this spine-tingling nighttime tour. Listen to hair-raising stories of supernatural occurrences in the jail, known for cold spots, strange odors, and unexplained noises. The tour runs nightly from midnight to 2:30 AM.
  • Ghosts & Gravestones Frightseeing Adventures: Embark on a trolley tour voted among the best ghost tours in the South by Southern Living Magazine. Visit the Old Jail, Old Drug Store, and Huguenot Cemetery.
  • Augustine Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Ghost Tours: Discover why the St. Augustine Lighthouse is deemed the “Mona Lisa of paranormal sites” by the Syfy Network’s Ghost Hunters. Explore the eerie Keeper’s House and tour the tower starting at 8:30 PM on select dates.
  • Ghost Augustine Dead Walk Tour: Brave the creepiest spots in the south end of town on this unique walking tour. Listen to chilling stories from the oldest, darkest parts of town and use a K2 meter, the best paranormal instrument. Tours depart nightly from Beerhammer’s located in Heritage Walk Mall.

Final Thoughts

Step into a world where history meets the supernatural, and the shadows of the past come alive. Experience the spine-chilling tales and haunted tales of St. Augustine, Florida, transcending ordinary Halloween nights. Let the ghost tours guide you through mysterious and ancient streets, where every step uncovers whispers from another time. Halloween in St. Augustine Florida is not just a date—it’s an unforgettable journey into the spectral realm.

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